HOUSTON, Texas, May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- EGL, Inc. (Nasdaq: EAGL), today
announced that Geoffrey L. Corpe, a 19-year veteran of the transportation and
logistics industry, has joined the Company as the Executive Vice President for
Europe with responsibility for all European international business development
activities.
The appointment follows a recently announced strategy to accelerate
Eagle's global expansion efforts by adding seasoned international airfreight
employees worldwide. Corpe has extensive experience in global development and
program management, with expertise in the development of international
products, customer support programs, brand messaging, acquisitions and
recruitment.
Corpe joined Eagle from international freight forwarder MSAS, where he
most recently served as Global Development Director. He previously served at
MSAS as Regional Chief Executive for Europe and the Regional Director for the
U.K., Far East and South Pacific. Prior to joining MSAS, Corpe served as
Managing Director of Meadows Airfreight.
"Our international expansion strategy requires that we bring in the best
industry talent in the world, just as we have done domestically. I am
delighted that Geoffrey has decided to join Eagle and confident that he will
lead us to continued success in the critical European market," said EGL
Chairman and CEO James R. Crane.
Houston-based EGL, Inc. operates under the name EGL Eagle Global
Logistics. Eagle's dedication to providing superior flexibility and fewer
shipping restrictions on a price competitive basis has made it a leading
provider of airfreight forwarding and other transportation and logistics
services. Its network of 92 terminals in nine countries features state-of-
the-art information systems designed to maximize cargo management efficiency
and customer satisfaction. It's fiscal 1999 revenues totaled more than $595
million. The Company's shares are traded on the Nasdaq National Market under
the symbol "EAGL".
For more information about Eagle: Visit Eagle on the Internet at
http://www.eagleusa.com Contact Eagle Investor Relations via the Internet at
mslaught@eagleusa.com Or by telephone at 281/618-3428, Michael Slaughter, Vice
President Investor Relations.
SOURCE EGL, Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.eagleusa.com
CONTACT:
James R. Crane, Chief Executive Officer,
281-618-3203, or Mike Slaughter, Vice President Investor
Relations, 281-618-3428, both of EGL, Inc.
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